The new mixed-use development located at 747 Massachusetts Avenue is located at arguably the most prominent gatewayintersection along the Mass Ave corridor. Mixing construction types to provide a cost-efficient project, the 2-story pre-cast podium houses elevated parking for 54 cars as well as 1 O,OOOSF of ground-level commercial space. Working closely with the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission, the overall building massing and materials were derived from neighboring structures built at the turn of the century, but executed in a modern arrangement. As a gesture to the arts district in which it resides, DKGR is working with a local artist In the development of the the east-facing garage screen so as to make what Is often arudimentary architectural component, truly a piece of public art.